The Chiefs offense is not active this season, but quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is still going strong.
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line: Chiefs up to 8½. Over/Under: 41½.
How the Texans can win: Like the Rams, they are an indoor team playing in cold weather and with house money, so they can afford to take some risk. The Chiefs have had to reshuffle their offensive line, including at left tackle, so this could be a vulnerability. It made the running game fade and force patrick mahomes It leans more towards a nickel and dime approach. Typically, Steve Spagnuolo's defense doesn't give up big plays, but the Chiefs haven't been very good this season.
Here's how the Chiefs can win: Give Andy Reid more time to strategize and his team will be scary. The Chiefs know what they need to do in their January games. Check out the trophy case. Defensively, they need to put the clamps on receiver Nico Collins, who is even more of a threat now that the Texans have lost Tank Dell (injured in Week 16 against Kansas City). Of course, Mahomes is the key, and there's no one better at getting out of the pocket and making big plays with his arms and legs.
choose: The Chiefs haven't been a powerhouse on offense this season, but they're good at getting what's needed at the right time. It's going to be cold. The sound will be loud. Reid will get his team ready, and Mahomes will do what it takes to win. Chiefs 27, Texas 20
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